Bamsemums - Marshmallow Bears - Chocolate covered marshmallow bears from Norway – an all time favorite. Literal translation? Bamse = bear, mums = yum. Bear yum. A kiddie’s favorite! After getting to know the goats and petting the bunnies, enjoy a leisurely stroll around the old town. Take in the dentist’s exhibition, the post office and the grocery store. From the castle, which was the seat of King Sverres’ (ruler of Norway from 1184 to 1202) during a hectic era of civil war, you can look out to Trondheim and the Trondheimsfjorden – the third-largest fjord at 81 miles (130km) long.

Fruit Pastilles are like the grown-up version of jelly tots and they’re the sweet you reach for when you really want to test your jaw muscles. Whilst those may not all be vegan however, (though there are vegan options available) Keats also provide a luxury gourmet vegan sweets range alongside their chocolates. Made from only natural and organic ingredients, with no gelatine or added preservatives, these indulgent vegan sweets may be the priciest on the list but for good reason. Norwayis known for its stunning landscapes, Viking history, and delicious food. If you’re looking for a sweet treat while in Norway, you won’t be disappointed. With so many tasty options, it’s hard to narrow down the must-try Norwegian candy and sweets. In 1975 did some cute little chubby foam teddy bears with chocolate on their arrival in Norway. Skumbamseme named Bamsemums, and with them was a completely new form of eating, called mumsing introduced.

However, despite their chewiness Fruit Pastilles contain no gelatine and intertwine natural fruit juice and flavourings throughout their colourful assortment, making them a great choice for vegetarians and vegans. 15. Personalised Vegan Sweet Jars Teddies fell rapidly in taste among Norwegians. Perhaps due it solely the good taste of foam and chocolate. We Nidar think however that Bamsemums besides downright charmed us Northerners in lowering their sweet and friendly demeanor. Almost like we Bamsemums, that today we mums in the US over 60 million foam teddy bears each year. In 2010 however, Skittles made the rainbow even sweeter by deciding to stop using beef gelatine in their products and instead begin using plant-based modified corn starch to retain the classic Skittles chew. Sjokade is another famous brand of chocolate spread. It is made from cocoa powder and coconut oil and has a lighter, more delicate flavor. What makes them even better is that these tiny treats are made entirely from natural ingredients such as fruit juices and also contain organically sourced colours, which makes them ideal for sweet-toothed vegetarians and vegans. 10. Love Hearts

The chocolate bar was first introduced in 1937 and has since become a national icon in Norway. Freia Kvikk Lunsj is commonly given as a gift and is often eaten during breaks from skiing or hiking. The chocolate bar is a beloved part of Norwegian culture and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Great for a light sweet treat, these glacier fruits are completely vegan as they only contain natural ingredients such as fruit juices, natural colourings and glucose syrup. 14. Fruit PastillesEven small countries has its unusual dishes, Norway being no exception, having many of them centered around animal heads and feet. The more famous delicacies include cod tongues, beef tongues, lungemos (pated lung), sylte (head cheese), syltelabb (boiled and salt-cured pig’s trotter), whale beef, blood pudding, gamalost (old cheese), finnbiff (reindeer meat), reindeer sausages, smalaføtter (lamb’s feet) and perhaps the most famous: Smålahove (lamb’s head). These dishes are not normally served or consumed on everyday occasion, however, and can mostly be found in fine dining restaurants and tourist food markets during specific seasons. 5. Pastries and desserts Starbursts are another classic sweet that have been around for eons. Bursting with real fruit juice in every bite, there’s something satisfying about the way starbursts are both soft and chewy at the same time. Twist is a popular Norwegian chocolate that combines the rich flavor of dark or milk chocolate with the sweetness of caramels. The result is a delicious treat that has something for everyone. Twist is perfect for those who crave both sweet and savory flavors, and its unique texture is sure to please. It’s a treat that is found in many Norwegian homes, and every Norwegian got his or hers favorite piece.

Bread is a significant part of the Norwegian diet, and the more nutritious the kind, the more popular. Simple and reserved, breakfast and lunch often consists of an open sandwich consisting of a slice of “loff” (white loaf) or “grovbrød” (coarse, whole-wheat bread) topped with butter and some kind of topping. ”Knekkebrød” (crispbread) is eaten as an alternative to bread. Common toppings include jams, white cheese with paprika or cucumber, nougat, leverpostei (liver pâté) with sliced beets, tubed caviar, cooked and cured ham, egg with mayonnaise, and brunost (brown cheese), which is caramelized whey cheese and one of Norway’s most iconic foodstuffs—a must-try! 2. FishDelicious, fruity and just having celebrated a decade made from completely natural ingredients, you can now taste the rainbow and walk on it too knowing that Skittles are both vegetarian and vegan friendly. 8. Keats Gourmet Fizzy Carrot Gummy Sweets Nidar Bamsemums are a popular confectionery treat in Norway. The marshmallow mixture that makes up the sweet treat is set in bear-shaped molds, which is how they get their name. Bamse means Bear in Norwegian, and “mums” is a description for something yummy. The sweet, chewy marshmallow bears are coated in chocolate after sitting for two days, delivering a delicious treat unlike any other. As factory locations go, it’s got to be one of the more beautiful – with views out to Salhusfjorden (a 2.5 mile/4km long fjord). Some 130 years of history sit within its walls. Start your visit with a film about the factory’s story – from 1859 to 1989 – featuring its former workers. If you time your visit right, you might catch one of the short-term exhibits on Norwegian ethnologist and adventurer, Adrian Jacobsen, whose practices seem unthinkable today – including taking indigenous families from their homes to tour around Europe. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of these little bears, an exclusive collector's box has been created, [5] specially designed for the Colette boutique in Paris.